My hands were sweating. My body was shaking badly. I hugged my knees tightly to stop the shiver. I heard footsteps coming from the opposite direction. It was increasing my heartbeat. I was afraid of getting caught by him. He would drag me again among his vicious people. He would do what he could not do before. His curt voice was still ringing in my ears. I don't belong to him.
" Kid! " I heard. I knew this voice. I had heard it more than a thousand times. Smile broke on my lips
" Dad! " I shouted in joy and got out from under the big table.
I lifted my head and gazed at my father, " My baby! Are you hurt? " Dad asked me, running at me and he engulfed me.
" Thank God for sending my dad. " I whispered. I wasn't glad in my life before. I sighed. I was feeling protected.
He broke the hug and rested his hand on my temple, " You okay? Kid! " Dad asked.
I was smiling with tears. " Yes! " I shook my head mixer with joy and still fear for his arrival, " You were on leave today. How did you know, Dad? " I asked him.
Gavy called me and told me the matter, " You girls are in trouble. How can I stay home? " Dad said.
My mind travelled to them. They were out of his reach. It was troubling me as u wasn't known to it, " Rose and Mini. " I asked.
" They are safe in the car." Dad smiled at me. " Let's get out of here. " My Dad was holding my wrist so tightly as scared to lose his daughter. He was leading me out.
" You Rascal! I told everyone not to touch her. " that heavy tone came from behind me. It fully scared me. It jolted me. I felt goosebumps on my neck. We turned to see. I knew from his heavy voice it was him, the monster. But before I could turn, gunshots started to pierce my ears. His three men died in a second. I saw Gavy Uncle (Rose's father) in his police uniform.
" Take kids home, Money. " he said to my dad. We were surrounded by his men. I wasn't getting any way to escape except jumping through the balcony. I clenched to my father's arm.
" Please, take our daughters away from here. I'll help Gavy here. " My dad said to Vinny uncle ( father of Mini. )
After several gunshots, It was dead silent, making me more jittery.
Within seconds, we're surrounded by his ugly men again. They're filthy and all bad looking. Monster was standing in front of Gavy uncle. His dark eyes roamed on me. My father removed my hand from his arm and positioned himself between him and me. I looked around and we were some feet away from the staircase and the elevator. I heard the loudest ears piercing gunshots continuously. I snapped my eyes in front of me. They were in suits with a gentlemanly look. Their guns were pointed at my dad and uncles now. Somehow, My kidnapper escaped from this gunshot. It happened so suddenly, I couldn't comprehend anything. He pushed himself in the elevator. These gunmen were looking as they came from a business conference. My eyes laid on their Headmaster. His amber eyes were staring at me. I returned his stare. He was attractive, good looking, sharp featured, amber eyes and dark brown hair, Rolex on his wrist. There were two cuts on his left eyebrow. He stepped toward me. My dad and uncles moved at his men's gunpoint away from me. I stepped back and hit the railing.
" Let her go. " I heard from my father.
I instantly strides ahead with fear of falling. He was inches away from me. I blinked, staring in his beautiful eyes. There was a light smile on his face. He put his hand around my waist. He had a strong grip. He took me near the balcony's railing and jumped from it with me. My eyes widened. I gave an ear piercing scream. We fell on the longest and broadest sheet. My heart beat was drumming in my ears. It was in my throat. Men in suits picked me up from it carefully, as I was some breakable stuff. They carried me, following amber eyes. I was glowering at his back and numb.
They brought me into a gigantic room. It had white marble floor and white painted roof and light red walls. I was made to sit on a soft chair. My legs were still trembling with the effort from the jump from so high. This room was full of men holding guns. An Amber eyed guy was glaring at the wall, his back was on me. His lower back was touching the edge of the wooden table. It was a feeling as I have come here to see his perfect photoshoot.
" Did he say anything to you? " his man asked me. He was a little bit short from amber eyes. His eyes were shading amber but not like him. He has a cute face. I kept silent because I was scared of what they would do with me. Monster's threats were still refreshed in my mind. They were also the same. Difference is that they are wrapped in expensive wraps.
" Yes, he said he will marry her. " next man to him replied. He was in his mid thirty. It sent a shiver deep down me. His words echoed in my mind, ' my future wife. ' I close my eyes tightly.
" Do you wanna marry him?" the same cute man asked me. I open my eyes. I was thinking, what compelled him to be with such people. He could choose another professional.
" Are you insane? " I snapped.
" At what cost? " first time Amber eyed spoke. His voice was holding command and some kind of spell. It felt so smooth. I could hear him the whole day with a smile.
" Boss meant you will do anything to save yourself from him. '' his man ( mid thirty) asked.
" Yes, I will. " I told him, staring at him.
His men took their hands back and came out with guns. They pointed at me. What was that for?
" Get marriage papers ready, Tann, " Amber eyed said to his one man, who was looking at his second hand, who was asking me questions, I guess. He was looking younger than amber eyed, but less muscular and less handsome compared to that Amber one.
It shocked me, I was glaring at him, ' Is he or his men? Is he sending me back to him? To my kidnapper so the monster could marry me. '
I tried to stand up but guns pinned me on the chair. I heard the loud noise of a helicopter. Amber eyed took long treads. He wrapped his hand around my wrist. He dragged me with him, his long strides were not matching my small steps in heels. I was pulling back with full force. I couldn't struggle with his muscular and well built body. My pencil heels were making it more difficult. He turned to look at me. " I wanna go home. Let me go. " I struggled. He scooped me up in his arms and got in the elevator. He was stronger than I was thinking him to be. I tried to push him. He has well-made himself in the gym. It dinged open on the roof. He moved toward the helicopter. Its wings made my hair dance in the air. I kept my head near his shoulder, " Please, let me go. My family will be waiting for me. " I said in my cracked voice.
He got me in his helicopter. He hurtled me on the next seat to him. I squealed. I've never been in a helicopter before. I tried to open it but with the lake of knowledge. I couldn't open it. Otherwise, I would not mind jumping from a flying helicopter without a parachute. I attempted until it was again ready to land. He didn't try to stop me nor gaze at me once.
It took five minutes to reach the destiny decided by him. Helicopter landed on another building's roof. He held my hand again and took me in the building. I hadn't seen such places in real life but in rich royal movies. There was white paint on all the walls. I could see men in black suits with ten feet of distance. He halted, approaching in a room. Advocates were standing in front of us. I darted my eyes around. I couldn't see monster anywhere. Amber-eyed signed the papers, "Sign it." he ordered me.
It stunned me. Why did he want me to do it? Why did he sign it? He said to prepare the marriage papers to his man for him, " No way." I snapped and turned to run away. His bulky goons were already behind me with their gun, " You can't force me. " I hardly whispered.
Tann showed me a laptop with a video running on the screen. It widened my eyes and froze my body. Tears welled in my eyes. More than ten guns were pointed at Rose and Mini by his armed men.
" Kill her father and her friends, indeed everyone who belongs to her." Tann said.
" No. '' I shouted. Tears escaped from my eyes. I picked up the pen from the table and signed the papers immediately. I could read only the main letters in it which were written with black ink and thick letters. I had read only one word.
' MARRIAGE '
" Release them. " Tann said.
I didn't remove my sight from it. I watched them moving away on the screen. Rose drove away from them with Mini. It soothed some tension of mine.
" Follow me, your room is this way. '' Tann said to me. There was no other way, but only to agree on it. This building was full of guards. No way to escape.
I looked at amber-eyed. His back was on me. I walked behind him. We went to the elevator. Amber eyed was standing ahead of me. I was glaring at elevator buttons. It was a fifteen story building. Elevator stopped on the tenth floor. A big hall appeared in view. It was beautifully decorated but simple. I stepped out of it. I was biting my tongue to control my tears. I could guess what he was planning to do with me after marriage. I had two options, kill him or kill myself. I ran my gaze in the hall. I didn't find anything which could help me. He and Tann stopped near a door, it was secured by pin code. I watched them carefully. No, it was secured by an eye scanner. God was also not helping me here. Indeed no one can. I have to help myself. It scanned his amber eyes and door slides open. Tann beckoned me to go in. I gazed at amber-eyed. He didn't bother to glance at me. I sighted back. His men in suits with guns, staring straight, finger on the trigger. I stepped in. It was beyond beautiful. Everything, furniture was of dark coffee colors and was imported in this hall but had the same white walls and marble floor. It was hell in heaven shape. My eyes fell on a fruit basket. A knife was laying on it. It was two steps away from me. I took two long strides and hurriedly picked the knife from it. Before I could do anything. I felt a strong and heavy hand on my lower back. He twirled me energetically. He gripped my wrist and twisted my it behind my back. I squealed with pain and the knife fell from my grip.
" Please don't do this. Let me go home. " I sobbed. I could not control my tears. They flooded out of my eyes.
" This is your permanent home now. " Tann said who was standing two steps behind him.
" I will kill you or kill me. If you dare to do anything to me. Please, I wanna go home. " I annoyed and cried.
Amber eyed wickedly smiled. It was an adorable smile if I ignored his intention behind it. He must have attracted many girls or he must have kidnapped them like me. He tightened his grip. I put my hand on his stomach to push him away from me. I felt his six packed muscular body under my touch. I knew I could not win from him. I knew it would be easy for him. But I would not lose my heart. I was in my high heels. He was six feet tall. I was five four and reaching to his nose in heels. My eyes fell on his collarbones. His three buttons were unfastened. His skin was tanned there. I drew myself closer. I strongly bit him on his shoulder. I tasted salt, it was his blood. But he didn't try to parry me or pull away. I astonishingly backed my step from him. He touched my lips with his thumb. I saw crimson on it, his blood. He rubbed it between his finger and thumb. He glared at me with his amber eyes, he wasn't looking in rage. There was dark humor gleaming in his eyes. He put his second hand on my nape and came closer to me. I protested, but under his strong touch I couldn't move. He kissed me. I pulled back but he didn't allow me. I hit him on his chest with my hand. He softly kissed me and broke it instantly.
" Let go of me, please. Please, I wanna go home. Don't do this to me. It will kill me. Please let me go home. " I pleaded to him with sobs.
He picked me up. My heart started to sink. I was feeling fear. His man opened the door.
He's going to rape me. I yanked him away and tried to hit him. He dodged it easily.
" No please! No! " I screamed and pushed him away with both hands.
He threw me on the mattress and went out of it. I heard the click of locking it. I gathered myself up. I hugged my knees. I was scared he would come at any time and raped me. I didn't close my eyes. I kept them wide open and didn't move in fear. Dread was clawing me from time to time. To distract me, I roamed my misty eyes on the walls. There wasn't much about it. It has white wall and the same coffee dark furniture. There was regal touch in everything.
Few minutes later, I heard the click of the door opening. I listened to my own feeble scream.
" Your food. " Tann said. He put the tray on the mattress across from me. He went back and locked the door behind him. I didn't touch the food. My appetite had been killed. My eyes were getting heavy but I couldn't sleep. In fact, I didn't wanna sleep, I was afraid of his actions. I was feeling sleepy. I didn't see any females in this building. My dad mostly turned on the news channel. I know all the criminals way. There was a glass of water in the tray. I gripped it in my hand and poured it on my face. It helped me to not feel sleepy. I glanced at my feet. My heels were still there. I removed them and put them on the marble floor.
There was relief that my cousins are safe and away from his grip. I don't know what my family would be thinking about me. Will they be finding me? Most twisting, will they be able to get me away from his place. My thoughts were mostly occupied with my family. It was making my eyes tears. My brain was on alert all the time.
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After many hours, I heard the door creaked open. I was digging my nails in my own palm. His amber eyes laid on me. Tann was behind him. What were they both doing here? What if they hurt me? I picked up a filled bowl from the tray to hit them. In case, if any one of them tried to get me. I saw a wry smile on his face. I bit my bottom lips and glared at him angrily. " You wanna meet your friends. " Tann asked. I looked at him, then Tann, " Yes. " I whispered. I felt a surge of happiness. I wanted to smile but I crinkle my lips together. " Good. " Tann paused. A man came and gave him a shopping bag. " Here, your friends selected it for you and it's your daily used stuff." he put the bag on the bed, " There is a bathroom. Get ready. You have thirty minutes. Don't change in the room, there are cameras. Get ready like a new bride otherwise you aren't meeting your friend
Time seems paused to me. Whenever I glanced at the clock it was showing the same time and sometimes with slight moving ahead. There was no window. The darkest part of time was coming next, The Night, when eminently crimes happen. I peered again. Clock was showing, seven o'clock on my phone in the evening. I got a knock on the door. It jolted me, making my heart pounding at speed. It was getting dark, I felt goosebumps on my neck as I was watching a horror movie. It was a worse feeling than watching a horror movie, specially when you didn't feel safe. I didn't answer it. Second time, knocking grew louder. They couldn't break the door, could they? Hesitantly, I stepped on the floor and timidly took treads. I opened it timorously. Tann wasn't alone this time, best makeup artist Himanshu Chopra was standing beside him. " I thought I had to break the door. " Tann said. He looked at me to reply to him. When I didn't, " Anyways, H
My alarm was ringing on the side table of the mattress. I broke my eyes from sleeping and rubbed my eyes with my fingers. There was no window in this room. I didn't sleep in this room. How did I come here? It panicked me. I removed the blanket and looked down at me. I was in the same dress. I sighed a relief breath. How did I come here? Alarm was still ringing. I turned it off. I stepped down. Cold floor greeted my bare feet, my heels were gone. I put the slipper on and lazily walked toward the washroom. I brushed my teeth. Warm water was taking away my laziness. After showering, I opened my cupboard. I picked a printed white gown for me. I donned my clothes and light makeup. I remembered his words ' Happy Bride.' I put on platform heels. I saw myself in the mirror. I gathered my books and placed them back in my backpack. I removed my phone from the charger. I hung my backpack on my shoulder and paced to the door. I turned its knob. But it was locked. I knocked on it, " Hey! I'm get
Eveleen's POV Clearing the blur web, I opened my eyes. Headache hit me first. Rose came in view. She smiled at me. I was staring at her in bemusement. I tried to straighten up and felt the pain. Immediately, She helped me to sit. I felt a spasm of pain in my hand. I peeked at it. It was wrapped in a white bandage. " Carefully you got a fracture in getting back your purse from scoundrels. " She said with a taste of anger in her tongue. It confused me more. What the he** was she talking? I put pressure on my mind. Then It summoned in my mind the story I told those women to get their phone to make a phone call to her. I moved my eyes around me. My heart began to throb rapidly in my chest. I was frightened like he**. I hardly escaped from his cage. I was back in the cage. All laziness and pain vanished for that moment. I sighed thickly. My chest was rising up
Eveleen's POV I spent my whole day watching television and studying. My breakfast arrived in my room. After studying, I took a nap. I was alone at the dining table. I didn't see Thomas. He must be in the hospital. It sent shivers in my body as I recalled the memories when monsters were shooting viciously at us. I asked everyone whom I had met since morning about Thomas. I was hoping he would be fine. How could he break my hand without knowing the truth? He operated the world with his thinking. I didn't even know his intentions behind this marriage. According to my friends and family, he is an international business tycoon. I was damn sure he's more than that. There's no female in this house, all cooks are male. Bodyguards are like mannequins who are in suit to decorate every corner of this building. I asked every single man to know Thomas' condition. All pretend as if I don't exist in this world. Mor
Duante's POV I bottomed out my drink. It pissed me off when she pointed the gun at herself. She was going to hurt her. I've told her I don't feel for her. Fu**! I can't keep her out of my thoughts. She is driving me crazy. It's a pure feeling. I don't want her forcibly. People didn't dare to come near me. Today I allowed them, because I wanted to prove my wife wrong. I'm an international businessman, not just it, I'm The Mafia Emperor. My eyes were searching for my girl. I saw remorse in her eyes when these girls were swaying around me to catch my attention which I ignored like always. I put the empty glass down and picked up the second one. I sipped from my second drink. My eyes were fishing for her. I went near the railing and she wasn't there. I fisted my hands. " Where's she? " I asked Tann and Akash. Akash started to panic and shuttered. I gripped hi
Eveleen's POV My mind was still occupied with the thought of whatever happened in the club and that monster. Duante was glaring at him as he'd kill him at the spot without any delay. Now I was assured of it, this marriage has something to do with him. There can be anything between them. He asked her, did she want to marry him? I could not ask him. He would never tell me. I blinked and broke my fixed gaze on the traffic down. I was on the tenth floor. Traffic was looking like queues of small trains, headlights and yellow street lights looking like tiny stars. Traffic was moving slowly under street lights. I was lost in my view. I glided my hand on the banister. My hand felt strong skin touching my hand. I moved my eyes. It was his hand with the same blue fabric. I immediately turned to face him. I didn't know when he came behind me and was there, standing like this? He was so close. He never came so cl
EVELEEN'S POV The door shut behind us. I took a deep relief breath. " Are you insane? You're just seventeen. He looks older than your father. " I scolded her. She started crying, " He killed my parents and he had captured my brother. If I didn't do what he said, he will murder my brother too. " She said in a cracked voice. Tears were flowing continuously from her eyes. I could feel her pain as I went through the same pain. But Still my situation was totally different. Duante didn't kill my family. " Shh! Stop crying. We don't have much time. I'll find your brother and then you haven't any need to do this marriage. " I wiped her tears. She was crying. I knew this feeling. I would not let her do this. I placed my hand on her forearm. She cried in pain as my touch was giving her pain.
Eveleen There was a long red coloured strip of my hair in brown. I blinked my smokey eyes. I had wrapped a white towel around me. My parents cried there's eyes out when they saw the dead body of my brother. I shook my head. It wasn't time to cry over the past. I couldn't bring him back. I paced toward the mattress. I picked up the dress. It was hard from inside. Door creaked open and shut behind me. Duante was looking dashing in black suit. He was sauntering toward me. " Something is wrong with my dress. " I said. " It's bulletproof. " He said. " Why I can't wear a normal dress." I asked. " I'd love it, when you'll wear a normal dress and stay at home. " He nuzzled his nose on my bare shoulder. " Nice try. " I said and walked toward the washroom.&n
Eveleen Next morning, I woke up late. I glanced at the watch. It was eleven o'clock in the morning. I was back in our room. Duante must be in his office, I thought. I showered and put on a brown floral dress. I call Duante. He instantly answered my call. " Good morning. " I happily said, but I was also nervous on the second hand. I was relieved when he returned my good morning with a happy voice.….. …….. I sauntered toward Rose's room. I was grateful, Duante wasn't pissed as I thought. " Good afternoon. " Thomas said, coming at my side. " Good afternoon, Thomas. " I smiled. " Thank Gosh! Y
Eveleen's POV It was a giant hall under one roof. A big wooden table was lying in the center of it. There were six chairs around it. Duante was sitting on it. His forearm was resting on the table. As usual, his lappy was sitting before his eyes. Thomas was also there. There were also some new faces. Duante eyes met mine. I quickly lowered them although I had covered my eyes with lens. I was still fearing, he would recognize me. " No weapons. " His man said. He was with tan skin and more than six feet tall like bodybuilders. Okay! He's actually looking horrible or I'm scared like hell. " It can't be," She said. His men pointed their guns at us including Thomas. I pulled out my second hand gun from my clutch and pointed one gun at Tho
Eveleen's POV Weird sound broke my gaze. I opened my eyes and found out the source. my phone was vibrating and rubbing it's back violently on the hardwood. I grabbed it from the nightstand. I winced watching her number on screen. I wasn't expecting a call from her, not at least for two more days. " Are you alright? * I asked with concern. " Duante wants to meet us. I don't know, how did he know this? But he knows we're two. " I heard her. Her voice was shaking. " What? " I startled and threw away the blanket. " His voice was threatening. He wants to meet us. If we didn't go. He'll come for us. " " How's that possible? " " You were right. When you were in the hospital. Something must hav
Eveleen's POV I murmured his name before opening my eyes in the familiar environment. His strong hand was holding my hand. He was rubbing his thumb on the back of my hand. " Duante. " I whispered. He inclined forward, " Hey! How are you feeling,life? " He asked, caressing my cheek. His shirt was molded on his hard muscles and biceps. His shirt' sleeves were rolled up. He was looking Dame s**y. I didn't say a word. I pushed myself up and wrapped my arms around his neck. I kissed him on his cheek. His stubble was rough against my cheek. I looked at his face and smiled. He didn't return my smile. My smile disappeared from my face. " I know, I did wrong. Are you angry with me? " I asked him. His amber eyes were showing his violent storm inside him. But he was carrying his calm expressions. 
Eveleen's POV He removed his hand from my mouth. He clenched Rose's jaw in his ruff hand. He gritted her teeth in anger, giving her a murderous look. " Talk to her nicely, Rose. Don't compel me to forget. You are carrying my child in your womb. " He aggravated. " Leave her. " I shouted. He turned to me, " I can leave her. indeed I will not glance at any other girl. I can do anything for you, baby. " He said, with a smile. He raised his hand to touch me. I backed out of it. " Soon you'll be mine " He smirked. " You wish.. " I snapped. He laughed loudly, " It's not easy to get out of my hell. " He chuckled. " You are taking your disaster with you. " I snapped. " Wild
EVELEEN'S POV He didn't doubt and agreed. I wanted to jump in happiness. I rushed back in my room gleefully. I donned black jeans and white full sleeves top with blue flowers printed on it. I picked my phone and small purse. I rushed out of the house. I saw Mini from a distance. She was waiting for me in the car. Thomas was on the driver seat. Shi*! I didn't want to involve him. If something wrong happened, it didn't matter to Duante. He would punish Thomas. He had already suffered a lot because of me. I don't want him to get hurt again. I sauntered toward the car. In my way, My bodyguard joined me. It was really making me tense now. But I was relieved about one thing. They were going to watch over me, not Mini. She could easily meet Rose. My bodyguard opened the door for me, " I don't know your name. " I said to him. " Lee Zhang. " he s
EVELEEN'S POV ( AFTER FEW DAYS IN Mexico) His uncle was in his room. and a team of doctors were appointed by Duante. He killed Tann. Who killed his parents and was going to kill his uncle. I blinked and darted my eyes around. I have seen my room, hall, everywhere. This was a big house. I don't wanna lose myself in it. " Where is my husband? " I asked my bodyguard. I did not see him after lunch. " You didn't check study, ma'am. " He suggested. " Oh yeah. " I said, " But I don't know. Where is study? " I murmured to myself. My phone pinged in my jeans pocket. I fished it out. ' Upstairs, in our room. - Duante. ' I sauntered toward our room and opened the door. He was turning the pages of his file.
EVELEEN'S POV This was an old but beautiful traditional house. It was filled with antiques. Thomas pulled a chair for Mini. It reminded me of Duante. I was feeling a change in him. Seeing them, It was like I was feeling the perfection of them as a couple. Thomas and Mini have a perfect love life. I don't think he trusts me. He was out for three days, I don't know where he was. He didn't speak a word to me. He does not share his secrets with me. I didn't come to know about this plan from him. I should know it from him. Shouldn't I? My friend Mini was also part of this plan. It was like I wasn't part of this family. They don't want me to be. Perhaps, this is the difference between love marriage and the marriage I have. My throat choked with tears. I picked the glass of water and downed it to stop my tears. My tears were insisted on to show itself. " Excuse me. " I said and walked in my room. Assas